Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

The Role: The Peer Navigator will work as a fully integrated team member providing peer recovery support to individuals in outpatient, residential, and community settings. The Peer Navigator will also serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator for individuals in recovery, their family members, friends, and allies to support long-term recovery.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Internal stakeholders: Center for Recovery & Wellness staff and clients

• External stakeholders: community members, people in recovery, recovery, and service-oriented organizations (for referrals, sharing resources, etc.)

Responsibilities: Direct Care of Recovery Services (70%)

• Provide orientation to individuals regarding the process of their treatment when they begin accessing services.

• Work with individuals and their case manager/social worker to create and execute a Recovery Wellness Plan (coach clients to transition from a professionally directed service plan to a self-directed Recovery plan) and evaluate progress.

• Assist recovering persons to identify their goals, strengths, and personal interests regarding recovery and develop long and short-term strategies for achieving these goals.

• Advice, guide, and train individuals through their recovery process as needed.

• Escort individuals to appointments with agencies, self-help groups, and other community resources as needed.

• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.

• Promote self-advocacy by assisting individuals to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals, and objectives established as a focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.

• Participate with clinical staff in crisis intervention.

• Report problematic issues, obstacles, and accomplishments experienced by individuals working toward their respective recovery goals to their case manager/social worker.

• Promote and participate in outreach to inform community members about the Center’s services.

• Provide orientation of CRW services for community members.

• Assess the needs of people who come to the Center to match them with the appropriate services.

• Work with recovering individuals to create and execute a Recovery Wellness Plan (or support their existing plan).

• Actively identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.

• Identify barriers to accessing community resources and develop strategies to overcome them.

Administrative support (20%)

• Maintain information database pertaining to peer activities

• Accurately and efficiently document interactions with individuals inappropriate files and electronic databases

General Responsibilities (10%)

• Participate in recovery programming at the CRW.

• Develop relationships with community groups/agencies in partnership with the Center.

• Adhere to agency and program-specific policies and procedures.

• Attend staff meetings, training, and other pertinent events as recommended by supervisors

• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED and 1 yrs. work experience.

• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or (CPRA-P)- required

• Knowledge of the addiction recovery process.

• Familiarity with 822 outpatient treatment systems

• Understanding of and respect for an individual’s unique pathway to recovery.

• Familiarity of HCBS Behavioral Health “peer service” model

• Skills in active listening, motivation, and awareness of self.

• Strong work ethic, particularly in a customer and team setting.

• Experience with culturally diverse populations in an addiction service setting.

• Experience in electronic database systems preferred.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Adaptability

• Coaching

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Empowering Others

• Building Relationships

Benefits:

• Generous PTO Policy

• Competitive Salary

• Medical & Dental Insurance

• Pension Plan

• 403b Retirement Plans

• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.Etc

• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14TH ST Y Gym

• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to perform duties.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and the ability to observe, perceive, and identify any safety or behavioral concerns while on premises.

• Light to moderate lifting is required

• Ability to uphold the demands of working with clientele who have a significant history of trauma, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions.

• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality are required

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.

Sunday - Thursday

37.5 hours per week